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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MEETING OF JUNE 11, 2003 The meeting of the Lexington Planning Board held in the Selectmen's Room, Town Office Building, was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Galaitsis with members Chase, Davies, Harden, Kastorf and planning staff Garber, McCall- Taylor, and Tap present. MINUTES Review of Minutes The Board reviewed and corrected the minutes for the meeting of May 14, 2002. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the minutes, as amended. * * * * * * * * * * ** ADMINISTRATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS * * * * * * * * * * * * ** SUBDIVISION OF LAND Coppersm thy, Endorse Revised Plan The Planning Board endorsed the amended definitive subdivision plans for the Coppersmyth Way subdivision off Marrett Road. At its meeting on April 14, 2003, the Board held a public hearing on the request of Rizzo Associates for a minor amendment of a definitive subdivision plan, and 2) a minor modification of a special permit with site plan review for a cluster subdivision under Sections 135 -13H, 175 -11 and 175 -57 of the Code of the Town of Lexington. The amendment was needed to correct lot lines based on an updated survey of the site. L exingion Hills Cluster Subdivision, Request for Extension of Time for the Board to Act Ms. McCall - Taylor said that the developer of the Lexington Hills subdivision, off Walnut Street, has asked for a 45- day extension of the time for the Board to act on its application. On the motion of Mr. Kastorf, seconded by Mr. Davies, the Board agreed to the extension of 45 days. The public hearing will be held on July 9, 2003. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** REGIONAL, INTERTOWN ISSUES * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Met State Hospital Development Mr. Kastorf reported that Mr. Michael Roberts of AvalonBay, the selected developer of the Met State land, would like to make a preliminary presentation of its proposal for the site to the Board in July. He also said that letters of permission are,necessary for those who wish to visit the Met State Hospital property. HATS Develo meats with Regional Impact R Sub ou : It was reported that Jeanne Krieger, Selectmen liaison to HATS, believes a Planning Board member is needed on the DRI subgroup. Mr. Davies offered to do this when his personal schedule lightens up. Mr. Garber commented that the Planning Department cannot offer ongoing technical support to the group but would take part in statutory review as required. Mrs. Krieger has also asked for suggestions for another representative. The board agreed that Mrs. Elaine Dratch and Mr. Larry Belvin would be very suitable candidates to whom they would refer Mrs. Krieger. Housing Dialogue Ms. McCall - Taylor reported that she had talked with Mr. Gene Clerkin of Bedford about Bedford's successful housing initiative. He believes a dedicated source of money is essential to any effort to create affordable housing. He said he recently spoke to the Lexington Fair Housing and Human Relations Committee about Bedford's housing initiative. That committee will present its outlook at the Planning Board's second housing dialogue on June 25.